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Gallaudet University · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Director (Development)

Gallaudet University

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $94K/yr

3+ years exp

Gallaudet University is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education focused on the advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The Assistant Director of Development plays a key role in securing private support from individuals, foundations, and organizations to advance the university’s mission.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Builds and manages a portfolio of donors and prospects that includes alumni, major gift donors, and/or corporations and foundations

Guides constituents through the fundraising cycle to generate partnerships that include major gifts, deferred giving, corporate sponsorships, and grants

Aligns external support with institutional priorities through research, proposal writing, and strategic donor engagement

Maintains a portfolio of donors and constituents and cultivates relationships with each of them, and solicits them

Develops, implements, and evaluates fund development portfolio and portfolio strategies that will meaningfully engage donors

Leads and organizes donor visits and meetings for the purpose of qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and grants to the University; and travels to meet with prospective funders as needed

Writes proposals and grants in support of institutional priorities and aligned with the University’s strategic plans

Conducts significant discovery work through targeted research and review of published funder guidelines and donor priorities to build a portfolio that includes constituents capable of making major investments in the University

Identifies prospects on an ongoing basis; and works with guidance and direction to design and implement strategies to move donors through the fundraising cycle toward solicitation by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding them

Drafts, reviews, and edits complex proposals, letters, gift agreements, and reports; compiles supporting documentation to comply with submission requirements and deadlines; and prepares briefing materials for the leadership team as necessary

Maintains an accurate gifts/grants calendar, including the submission and tracking of proposals, subsequent awards, and reports

Consults subject-matter experts among faculty and program administration to understand and develop information documents to share with constituencies about the university and its need for private support

Assists faculty and staff in preparing and submitting applications for research or program funding

Travels nationwide as needed for effective relationship management and to keep Gallaudet top of mind

Hosts campus visits for donors and related constituents and either participates in and/or arranges visits to donor sites for campus leadership

Participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning

Participates in University-wide development activities as needed

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning

Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis

Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents

Performs related and other duties as needed

Qualification

FundraisingProposal writingDonor engagementDatabase literacyProject managementAmerican Sign LanguageCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

A minimum of three years of professional experience with business operations, project management, community engagement, sales and fundraising, community engagement, or a related field

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language